How to Mend a Quilt Tutorial

Tuesday Thread how to Quilt

I’m always on the look out for old quilts and IF I think I can save them I purchase them. They have to be washable and usable, nothing better to me no matter the temperature is a quilt to cuddle in. This is the Quilt AFTER, I am sharing this from my Quilt Ladies site, this post is NUTS on Pinterest !
how to mend an old quilt

3 blocks that needed attention, 
I ALWAYS wash and dry quilts before I mend, this one turned out 
VERY nice, they usually do !

mending an old quilt how toI like making a paper temple for the applique piece I’m adding
free how to mend an old quiltTry to make it exact and add seam allowance at the time of cutting (it’s easier to do)
how to mend an old quilt tutorialThis is the same fabric, one is the right side 
and one it the back side, I used the back.
how to mend an old quilt Add the seam allowance and cut out piece how to mend an old quilt
how to mend an old quiltFold down the point and press
how to mend an old quiltFold the sides over, I like to press everything and I use the tip of the small scissors to hold as the fabric will get HOT !tutorial how to mend an old quilt
how to mend an old quiltApplique the pink down and I then hand quilted, forgot to picture !
how to mend an old quilt

how to mend an old quilt3 baskets I fixed on this quilt

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Self-Binding Tutorial of a Quilt

Tuesday Thread How to Quilt

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial
Self Binding means: 
Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that.
Just a few days ago I received this comment on my original post:
from Helen:

After reading the tutorial 3 times I committed to try it.
It worked perfectly. I just followed the instructions and it worked
on a table runner. This method stops so much waste of material.

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Step by Step How to do Self Binding on a Quilt Make your quilt block, add batting heat resistant, and quilt. Trim the batting even with your quilt top
How to do Self Binding on a QuiltCut one backing 1″ from the quilt edge

How to do Self Binding on a QuiltFold the backing to the edge of the quilt, 1/2″, I like to press it down

How to do Self Binding on a Quilt
Again, fold the backing over onto the quilt top, make sure you are on the quilt top with the edge, this is your sewing edge, pin it down
Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesAnd then do the steps as before, 
fold over half way and
then fold over half way again. 
Pin well.
Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesSometimes at the corner you will have to move it around a bit
to make the corner perfect, go slow and pin well. 
Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesWhen I get it like, I like,  pin and I press a bit, between pins and at the corner
it holds it just a bit better. 
Remember, pressing is up and down with an iron. 
Doing it up and down your fabric will not stretch or move.
With your machine sew along the backing edge, do a few back stitches to hold ends

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesI like doing 2 rows of stitching, just my personal like.

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt Ladies

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How to Sew a Quarter Square Triangle

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Today, is the quarter square triangles, those clever little pieces that add movement quilt blocks. Sometimes called hourglass units, these triangles are made by combining two half square triangles and then slicing again. They’re perfect for stars, pinwheels, and any design that needs a touch of symmetry and flair.
I am taking the mystery away and showing you how to do it easily.
We have made a square, a triangle and some basic quilt info.  NOW it’s time for some FUN quilt block patterns. Don’t over think these, just step by step.

how to make a quarter square triangleQuarter Square Triangle

 

The Quilt Ladies teach you how to quilt.
Cut 2 squares, 1 each color – your squares needs to be cut 1 ¼” larger than the
finished size you need, 
example you need a 4” finished square cut square
5 ¼” x 5 ¼”
On lightest color on the back, pencil mark from corner to corner.
Sew ¼” from the line, on each side of the line.
With scissors cut on each of the 2 lines, open up, move the match colors, pin and sew you will have 2 blocks

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How to Make a Triangle Quilt Block

Triangle Tutorial

How to Make a Quilt Triangle

Just like the square if you are not ready to purchase a rotary cutter and mat. You will need to make a freezer paper pattern.  How to do Square’s HERE

Take the FINISHED size of the square you want and add 7/8 of an inch.
example:
for a finished size 2 inch square you will cut your fabric 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
for a finished size 3 inch square you will cut your fabric 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″

for a finished size 4 inch square you will cut your fabric 4 7/8″ x 4 7/8″

And so on, either make you freezer paper pattern or up with a rotary cutter and ruler.

Tutorial to make a quilt triangle



 

I’ve used a 3 inch FINISHED Square cut 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″A light and a dark.

How to make a quilt triangle
On the Wrong side of the light fabric draw a line from corner to corner.

This is the cutting line NOT sewing line

How to make a quilt triangle

On your sewing machine sew a straight seam, 1/4″ from the line. Pencil is on if you need, my sewing machine foot is 1/4″
How to make a quilt triangleTurn and do the same thing on the other side.(when I have many to sew, I do chain piecing, one right after another, not stopping the machine until all finished and then turn and do the other side)
If NEW do them one at a time.
Tutorial to make a quilt triangle
Cut on the drawn Cutting line.





You have 2 triangles







Open them up and 2 triangles
How to make a quilt triangle
Press your seam to the dark fabric and trim the end tail off.


How to make a quilt triangle
This is your finished triangle




GIVE IT A TRY…. IT’S NOT HARD.
I recently posted a quilt block on Facebook and there was a lot of take about points.
Here’s how I do it.
how to not cut off triangle points in quilting
Pieced together a triangle to a block
how to not cut off triangle points in quilting
Added this as a strip to another piece.  Pin as much as you need, check as you pin to make sure
you have the 1/4 seam allowance. how to not cut off triangle points in quilting
On this seam I had to move the needle in just 2 threads to make the point perfect.
Press the fabric 
how to not cut off triangle points in quiltingThe point. 
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Color Fun Quilt Pattern

A Crazy Man Quilt, NOW in Print.  I have a grandson who knows his own mind and has since birth. So, when he asked for a birthday quilt, this is what I came up with, he’s our Crazy Man. 
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How to make Triangles  
and Squares

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The “Crazy” part of this quilt is the background fabric, it’s bold, it’s yellow and it’s what makes the blocks a “Crazy Man” quilt. PDF download too.

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How I make my Triangle Quilt Blocks

How to Quilt

I have been sewing  triangle quilt block for share with you.

For me making a quilt block starts with squares and triangles and this is the way I learned to do they SO many years ago. Of course there are new methods, do and use what you like, you do YOU!
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How to make Triangles
Take the finished size, add 7/8″ to it and that’s the size you cut your square

triangle quilt block pattern

Sew Good to good fabric, with a pencil draw a line corner to corner, this is
The line you measure your ¼” seam allowance from
Sew from edge to edge use a ¼” seam
Cut in half on the pencil line, trim threads
Open and press to the dark fabric,
There will be 2 blocks

how to make a triangle in quiltingClip off the end triangles

how to make a triangle quilt block square

Make a quilt triangle

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How to Make a 4-Patch Quilt Block

How I Sew a Quilt Square

How to Make a 4-Patch quilt block. 

simple quilt pattern block
I always tell new quilters learn to make a 4-patch and you can do anything in quilting. It all starts with a square. My Etsy Shop
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Square
Cut 2 squares the same size (finished size of square plus 1/2 inch) example cut 2 ½ x 2 Good to good Fabric
¼ inch seam allowance, sew
Trim threads
Open and Press to the dark


How to Make a 4-Patch Quilt Block with The Quilt Ladies

 

1)sew seam with a 1/4 inch seam allowance,
you may need to mark your machine with this measurement.

2) You can chain piece a few at a time

Cut thread and open your two squares sewn together

 

how to start quilting a 4 patch





3)sew these two units together
how to start quilting






how to start quilting

 

Watch your color placement, sew good side to good side.
4) A 4-patch quilt square
making a 4 patch quilt block

 

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Rockin’ Around a Star Holiday Quilt Block

Star Quilt Block

Missed any of the Star Holiday Quilt Blocks? I have added a link for you to find them all, this time of year can be a bit crazy and they are here for you anytime !
Today is Day 9 and it’s moving the corner squares used before to the center. Here you go with day nine. Finished quilt block is 8″ x 8″ How I do triangles for a these star holiday quilt blocks

Star Holiday Quilt Block Patterns

Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern in Red

Red  quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 4 Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Red – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Red – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make center block

Cut 4 Dark Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 4 Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make Corner Blocks
Sew as Shown

Green Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern in Green

Green quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 4 Lite Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Dark Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Dark Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make center block

Cut 4 Dark Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 4 Dark Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Lite Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Dark Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make Corner Blocks
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern made in red, green and blue

Blue  quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 2 Lite Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Red – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Dark Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make center block

Cut 4 Blue– 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 4 Red  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make Corner Blocks
Sew as Shown
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A Turn Blue Quilt Pattern Block to MAKE !

Blue or Pink It’s a Great Quilt Pattern to Make

Of course this quilt block’s name is “True Blue” and I made mine pink !
This is one of the quilt blocks that you use, triangles, squares and a four patch. If a beginner it’s perfect to use all you are learning.  See all The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns
quilt block pattern to make
Free Quilt Pattern Blocks Tutorial
Finished Quilt Block Size 9” x 9”
Cut 2 White      3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Cut 2 Blue 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 1 White      3 ½” x 3 ½”
Cut 8 White      2 x 2
Cut 8 Lt. Blue    2 x 2
free how to make quilt block pattern tutorila
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Fun Little Quilt Block Pattern

Small but Mighty

A six inch by six inch quilt block is fun to make. I like the not to small and not to big of the size, here is one of my fun quilt block for you to MAKE ! How to make a quilt triangle

How to make a quilt blockCut 1 Color 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Cut 1 Background 3 7/8” x 3 7/8” 
Make Triangles
Cut 1 Background 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Cut this square in half – from corner to corner
Cut 2 Color 2” x 2” 
Cut 2 Background 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”
Cut these 2 squares in half – from corner to corner

Sew as shown Sewing Scissors

How to make a quilt block
How to make a quilt block pattern

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